Also known as: the Satellites
Ghana's U-20 national football team competing in the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship qualifier for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Ghana last hosted the competition in 1999 – when the Black Satellites lifted the trophy on home soil amid scenes of national celebration. …
Ghana secures hosting rights for CAF U-20 AFCON 2027Joy Online
… On that occasion, the Black Satellites reached the final but finished as runners-up to Nigeria. …
Ghana secures hosting rights for 2027 U-20 boys AFCON – Kurt Okraku announcesAshanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with the match producing seven goals.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in February, already securing their place as hosts. Burkina Faso qualified as WAFU Zone B champions after defeating Nigeria 4-1 in the final, with the two nations set to compete for a spot at the World Cup.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Satellites finished third in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after a goalless draw with Togo in Côte d'Ivoire, with head coach Maxwell Konadu saying the team will use the experience as a lesson for next year's TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites were knocked out of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after a goalless draw with Togo in their final group match, finishing third in Group B with two points. Head coach Maxwell Konadu said the team will reorganise and come back stronger ahead of hosting the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 team drew 1-1 with Burkina Faso in their second Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with Joseph Badu equalizing after Ghana played the second half with ten men. Ghana remain third in Group B with one point from two matches and face Togo in their final group fixture.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 team faces Burkina Faso on Thursday in a crucial Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a 4-2 opening loss to Nigeria.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 football team plays Burkina Faso at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire today, looking to recover after a 4-2 loss to Nigeria and earn their first points of the tournament. Coach Maxwell Konadu has indicated tactical adjustments ahead of the match as the team seeks to strengthen their knockout stage qualification chances.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Under-20 football team lost 4-2 to Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Maxwell Konadu acknowledged defensive lapses cost Ghana the match but said the team aims to recover and win upcoming games.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's U-20 side suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions Nigeria in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with goals from Mohammed Zaidan and captain Kelvin Nkrumah (penalty) proving insufficient as Nigeria scored twice from the spot.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites, led by Head Coach Maxwell Konadu, have arrived in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Ghana. The team will face Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in the group stage as they aim for regional glory.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that Ghana's Black Queens, Black Princesses, Black Satellites, and Black Maidens are owed outstanding winning and qualification bonuses, while the Black Stars have had their 2023–2025 qualifying bonuses cleared ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The government is working to settle the arrears, with delays partly attributed to new Sports Act provisions requiring percentage deductions for a national sports development fund.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-20 national team will open the WAFU B U-20 Championship against Nigeria on Monday, July 27, at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. The Black Satellites are grouped with Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo in Group B.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Satellites have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which serves as qualification for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations that Ghana will host.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-20 side, the Black Satellites, have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso for the WAFU B U-20 championship in Côte d'Ivoire, a qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Emmanuel Toku, a former Ghana U-17 and U-20 captain now playing for Thai champions Buriram United, says he hopes to earn an invitation to the Black Stars senior team through consistent performances at club level and hard work. He acknowledged that past youth team achievements alone are insufficient and that only players who prove themselves on the pitch deserve the opportunity.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian defender Ivan Anokye Mensah, 22, has signed with Slovak club Spartak Trnava on a long-term contract until 2029 after a season with Sparta Prague B. Mensah was a member of Ghana's U20 squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Mauritania.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Andre Dede Ayew, who captained Ghana's U-20 World Cup-winning team in 2009, deserves inclusion in the nation's 2026 World Cup squad based on his leadership, experience, and commitment to the Black Stars over many years.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 national team defeated Koforidua Semper Fi 4-2 in a friendly match as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which Ghana will host. Coach Maxwell Konadu is assessing the squad's tactical discipline and competitiveness.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has announced that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the country's first time hosting the tournament since 1999.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Confederation of African Football officially awarded Ghana the rights to host the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, marking the nation's return as host after last staging the competition in 1999, when the Black Satellites won the trophy.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has confirmed that Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking the first time the country will stage the tournament in nearly three decades since 1999.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →